Verification challenges of embedded memory devices

Embedded memory designers face an uphill task in design with several areas that are outside their realm of control. Escalating mask design complexity and cost severely limit design iterations. Newer methodologies will need to be adopted to streamline the design cycle. However, there are exciting developments on the embedded memory design simulation and verification front.

What is memory?
It is the computer's physical workspace that stores the instructions, programs and data needed to accomplish the tasks executed by the processor for some interval of time, even after electrical power to the computer is turned off.

What is an embedded system?
An embedded system refers to any electronic system that uses a CPU chip, but that is not a general-purpose workstation, desktop or laptop computer. Embedded systems generally use microprocessors, or sometimes custom-designed chips or both. It is used in various applications such as vehicles, machine tools and consumer electronics.